West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd hit top gear, Al Hilal held

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd hit top gear, Al Hilal held

Dubai: Al Sadd SC turned on the power to defeat Al Ahli 7-1 to move top of the Qatar Stars League on Sunday.

In Saudi Arabia, defending champions Al Hilal SFC were held to a draw while in the UAE, Baniyas and Sharjah are the early pacesetters.

Seeb have one hand on the title in Oman while the Syrian Premier League has kicked off. Join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of domestic action in West Asia and and don't forget to vote for your performance of the week at the bottom of the article.

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Mohammed Qasim (Air Force Club) v Thiha Zaw (Ayeyawady United)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Mohammed Qasim (Air Force Club) v Thiha Zaw (Ayeyawady United)

Kuala Lumpur: As the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge moves towards the conclusion of the Round of 32, the-AFC.com brings you another pair of memorable goals from the tournament. 

The penultimate match-up of the first round throws up a contest between Iraq and Myanmar as West Asia meets ASEAN with a place in the Bracket Challenge's next round up for grabs.

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Sohel Rana (Abahani Limited Dhaka) v Khairul Nizam (Home United)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bracket Challenge – RO32: Sohel Rana (Abahani Limited Dhaka) v Khairul Nizam (Home United)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup has seen numerous fabulous goals over the years and the the-AFC.com continues its quest to see which one football fans across Asia believe to be the best from the past decade. 

Two new countries enter the AFC Cup Bracket Challenge in our latest edition as we feature wonderful strikes from Bangladeshi and Singaporean clubs.

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Defenders

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your best AFC Champions League 2020 (West) Team: Defenders

Kuala Lumpur: The return of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) is now just weeks away but before this season's Continental campaign resumes, the-AFC.com continues its quest to find out who the fans consider the Best XI from the West Asia stage.

Last week we presented the candidates for the 2020 edition's best goalkeeper, and now we shine the spotlight on the players who will make up the backline.

So, here are the 14 players in contention for the four places in defence. Review the nominees and then choose your favourite defenders for this all-star XI in the respective polls.

Korea Republic legend Lee Dong-gook brings curtains down on illustrious career

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Korea Republic legend Lee Dong-gook brings curtains down on illustrious career

Seoul: The AFC Champions League’s record goal scorer Lee Dong-gook has announced he will retire at the end of the current season, bringing the curtain down on a stellar 23-year career.

The Korea Republic and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors legend released a statement on social media on Monday revealing he would hang up his boots at the conclusion of the campaign.

ASEAN Wrap: Boeung Ket FC crowned Cambodian champions, Cup glory for Timor-Leste's Lalenok

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Wrap: Boeung Ket FC crowned Cambodian champions, Cup glory for Timor-Leste's Lalenok

Kuala Lumpur: Boeung Ket FC have claimed Cambodia's C-League title in dramatic fashion after scoring deep into stoppage time on the final day of the season to secure the point they needed to stay ahead of second-placed Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC. 

In Thailand, BG Pathum United are six points in front after recording their eighth win in 10 games, Viettel remain top in Vietnam although the form of defending champions Hanoi FC looks ominous, while there was cup joy for Lalenok United in Timor-Leste.

There was also league action in Singapore, so join the-AFC.com as we review the latest round of fixtures in Southeast Asia, and don't forget to vote for your performance of the week at the bottom of the article.

East Asia Wrap: Title within sight for Jeonbuk

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

East Asia Wrap: Title within sight for Jeonbuk

Hong Kong: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors edged out championship contenders Ulsan Hyundai and are on the verge of being crowned Korea Republic champions once again after a 1-0 win at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium.

There were also fixtures in Japan, China PR, Macau and Chinese Taipei so join the-AFC.com as we wrap up the best of the domestic action from across East Asia.

Tell us who impressed you the most in the latest round of fixtures by casting your vote at the bottom of the article.